While Jesus was still speaking, Judas came up. Judas was one of the 12 followers. He had many people with him. They were sent from the leading priests, the teachers of the law, and the older Jewish leaders. Those with Judas had swords and clubs.

Judas had planned a signal for them. He had said, "The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him and guard him while you lead him away." So Judas went to Jesus and said, "Teacher!" and kissed him. Then the men grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

The followers of Jesus were standing there too. They saw what was happening. They said to Jesus, "Lord, should we use our swords?" And one of them did use his sword. He cut off the right ear of the servant of the high priest.

Jesus said, "Stop!" Then he touched the servant's ear and healed him.

Then Jesus said, "You came to get me with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal. Every day I was with you teaching in the Temple. You did not arrest me there. But all of these things have happened to make the Scriptures come true. Then all of Jesus' followers left him and ran away.

Mark 14:43-46, 48-50; Luke 22:49-51